What can today’s science of psychology tell us about the individual’s experience of mental disorders?

In the Second Edition of Abnormal Psychology, author William J. Ray takes a person-first, multilevel approach toward achieving a clear and complete understanding of the newest perspectives in this exciting field. Exploring behavior and experience, neuroscience contributions, and evolutionary perspectives, Ray guides the reader across levels of analysis ranging from culture to genetics. Every chapter includes personal vignettes, cases, visual examples, and data from around the world, giving students frequent opportunities to pause and reflect. The new edition offers up-to-the-minute coverage of topics including third wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), brain imaging, and global mental health treatments; new stories and examples; original videos featuring clinical cases and author interviews; and new features to help students make sense of changes in the DSM–5.

Ray’s New Edition at a GlanceWatch a short video summarizing Ray’s Abnormal Psychology, Second Edition, including its features, tools, and resources.

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Also of InterestCase Studies in Abnormal Psychology: A companion case book with cases from the authors' own clinical experiences—the perfect supplement for your course. Use Bundle ISBN: 978-1-5063-8153-4.

Preface

About the Author

Chapter 1 • An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness

Understanding Psychopathology: Definitions and Key Considerations

The Three Major Themes of This Book

The Relation of Evolution and Culture to Psychopathology

Historical Considerations in Understanding Psychopathology

Discovering the Function of the Brain in Behavior and Psychopathology

Care for Those With Mental Disorders

Biological Approaches to Treating Mental Illness

Psychological Treatment Perspectives in the Twentieth Century

Summary

Study Resources

Chapter 2 • Neuroscience Approaches to Understanding Psychopathology

The Growing Importance of Neuroscience, Genetics, and an Evolutionary Perspective

Comprehensive, downloadable, easy-to-use Media Guide in the Coursepack for every video resource, listing the chapter to which the video content is tied, matching learning objective(s), a helpful description of the video content, and assessment questions

EXCLUSIVE, influential SAGE journal and reference content, built into course materials and assessment tools, that ties important research and scholarship to chapter concepts to strengthen learning

Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides that offer flexibility when creating multimedia lectures so you don’t have to start from scratch but you can customize to your exact needs

Sample course syllabi with suggested models for structuring your course that give you options to customize your course in a way that is perfect for you

Lecture notes that summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help you with preparation for lectures and class discussions

All tables and figures from the textbook

“The approach taken in this book is at the forefront of the science and reflects important priorities in the field.” – Aaron Luebbe, Miami University

Aaron Luebbe

Miami University

“Engaging text on abnormal psychology, with lots of case studies, to help you understand the inner experiences of those living with psychopathology.” – Zainab Delawalla, Emory University

Zainab Delawalla

Emory University

"This is probably one of the few texts available in abnormal psychology that has incorporated a genetic, neuroscientific, and sociobiological perspective."-Lynne Carroll, University of North Florida

Lynne Carroll

University of North Florida

"I chose this book because it covers neuroscience and provides great case studies to give a sense of what it’s like to live with a disorder. Both of those areas cover essential information for 21st century students." -- Jennifer A. Bradley, Northampton Community College

Jennifer A. Bradley

Northampton Community College

I appreciate the inclusion of DSM 5 concepts. Up to date research findings from the last 40 years- chapter 2 is awesome- neurotransmitters, genes, DNA, mtDNA.
Well detailed information throughout.

Understanding Changes in DSM-5 boxes added to all disorder chapters describe the reasoning behind the changes that were made in DSM-5 to specific disorders.

Research Terms to Know boxes on specific research or statistical terms helps students understand research approaches and information presented.

Over 20 New LENS feature boxes, including cultural perspectives, appear throughout the book to raise important issues.

Extended discussion of the National Institute of Mental Health Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) approach to classification of psychopathology.

New coverage of third wave cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) has been added.

Psychological, cultural, and neuroscience research has been added to every chapter.

Learning Objectives help readers anticipate concepts they should be able to understand as chapters progress.

Thought Questions and Concept Checksthroughout the textencourage critical thinking and give students the opportunity to check their knowledge.

Reorganization of content combines the first edition’s Chapters 1 and 2on psychopathology and changing conceptualizations of psychopathology over history into a single chapter to allow students to begin learning about specific disorders in a timelier manner.

A supplementary text with cases is available to take students beyond theory into real life situations.

KEY FEATURES:

An evolutionary perspective places abnormal psychology in a broader context.

Critical evaluation of the DSM-5 is thoroughly integrated to present more recent citations of key research and provide the most current coverage of the field available.

Evidence-based research and strong balanced coverage of theory provide the foundation every student needs for the course.

Integrated coverage of neuroscience and cutting-edge research gives students an accessible and engaging introduction to where the field is heading.

Current work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics fields, as well as work in traditional psychological literature, is reflected.

A global LENS feature in every chapter raises important societal and cultural issues.

Abundant pedagogical illustrations bring key concepts to life for students and encourage a rich understanding of the material.

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